CLEMSON — Clemson football changed scenery for its first practice in full pads Wednesday, switching from the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex to Jervey Meadows, which sits behind McWhorter Stadium.
What’s the difference between the two locations? Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said players need a different mentality when they practice at Jervey Meadows because there is no shade, and players are more exposed to the elements rather than at Clemson’s football facility.
It was the usual practice routine for the Tigers, but multiple players wore green jerseys, meaning they will be limited because of an injury.
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Green, who attended Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, missed another day of practice as he dealt with an undisclosed injury. He was not dressed and wore a black sleeve on his left leg as he rode a stationary cycle during practice Wednesday. He is one of four running backs that are battling for the No. 2 position behind Phil Mafah.
Other players that wore green jerseys were tight end Jake Briningstool, wide receiver Cole Turner, cornerback Jeadyn Lukas, defensive end Cade Denhoff and defensive tackles Stephiylan Green and Vic Burley. Each participated in warm-up stretches and position drills for the first three to four periods Wednesday.
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Clemson football quarterback Cade Klubnik works on red zone throws
During one of the final open sessions to the media, the Tigers’ offense worked on goal-line fade and slant throws. Klubnik threw fade passes to various receivers, including Antonio Williams, Tyler Brown, Bryant Wesco Jr., Troy Stellato and T.J. Moore.
Klubnik, who entered preseason practice at 210 pounds, overthrew receivers a few times, but he looked sharp mostly. He made consistent passes to receivers and provided enough room for players to get one of their feet down in the end zone.
Swinney said Tuesday his quarterback’s weight and strength won’t show up much in the preseason but hopes it will when he has to finish with the ball or break tackles in games.
“He’s bigger, stronger (and) is just more experienced and has more confidence to him out there,” Swinney said. “That part of the game will be more as he plays the season, and that’ll show up a little bit more, hopefully.”
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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